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Seahawks push starters in Nashville joint practice with Titans
sports3 days ago

Seahawks push starters in Nashville joint practice with Titans

Seattle used a joint practice in Nashville to give its starters extended preseason reps, with Sam Darnold connecting on deep throws, Ty Okada returning a pick-six, and Seattle’s defense making key plays, while Tennessee showed moments of rhythm. The day included a serious knee injury to Jake Bobo and heat-related issues for Abe Lucas and Montorie Foster Jr., and Trevon Diggs practiced for the first time since signing. No fights occurred, and coaches emphasized productive reps as Seattle continues to define its identity ahead of the opener.

via Tacoma News Tribune|
#joint-practice#nfl-preseason#sam-darnold
Jones contract could reset how NFL values veteran quarterbacks
sports5 months ago

Jones contract could reset how NFL values veteran quarterbacks

Daniel Jones’s two-year deal with the Colts, worth up to about $88 million with $12 million in incentives, is eye-catching and could set the benchmark for veteran QBs, ahead of deals for Sam Darnold (Seahawks) and Baker Mayfield, underscoring the NFL's one-way contract dynamic where teams can cut underperformers while players who exceed value can be stuck.

via NBC Sports|
#baker-mayfield#colts#daniel-jones
Colts’ first Daniel Jones offer sits near Darnold’s deal under transition tag
sports5 months ago

Colts’ first Daniel Jones offer sits near Darnold’s deal under transition tag

The Colts’ initial offer to Daniel Jones was reportedly in the same $100.5 million, three-year ballpark as Sam Darnold’s deal. Indy chose a transition tag rather than a franchise tag, resulting in a two-year payout of about $83.237 million (roughly $41.62 million per year) with $37.833 million for 2026 and a 20% bump for 2027, and opening the door to other teams’ offer sheets while Jones recovers from an Achilles injury. The Colts’ plan hinges on whether another team makes a viable offer they’d be willing to match beyond the 4:00 p.m. ET deadline.

via NBC Sports|
#colts#daniel-jones#franchise-tag
Vikings Secure First Compensatory Pick for 2026 Draft
sports5 months ago

Vikings Secure First Compensatory Pick for 2026 Draft

The Minnesota Vikings were awarded one compensatory selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, the 97th overall pick—the first compensatory pick of the draft and one of four added to the end of Round 3—due to Sam Darnold’s 2025 free-agent departure. This marks Minnesota’s second straight year with the first compensatory pick and gives the team nine picks in 2026 (Round 1, 18th; Round 2, 49th; Round 3, 82nd and 97th compensatory; Round 5, 163rd from Eagles; Round 6, 196th from Colts; and three Round 7 selections at 234th, 235th (from Panthers), and 244th (from Texans)).

via Minnesota Vikings|
#compensatory-pick#free-agency#nfl-draft
Can Kyler Murray Reignite the Vikings’ Offense?
sports5 months ago

Can Kyler Murray Reignite the Vikings’ Offense?

Rumors swirl that Kyler Murray could sign with the Minnesota Vikings after his Arizona release, with Minnesota the betting favorite. The piece weighs Murray’s talent and past inconsistencies against a more stable, playoff-capable environment in Minnesota, noting a potentially better supporting cast, coaching, and defense could spark a rebound. Schema fit is a concern—Murray has thrived more under center and with play‑action, while O’Connell’s offense leans mid-field routes from under center—yet 2024 metrics show Murray performing at or near average-to-better by key measures, and are stronger than Sam Darnold’s. If signed, Murray could be the starter in 2026, delaying J.J. McCarthy’s path, and the deal isn’t a certainty as other teams could pursue him.

via Daily Norseman|
#kyler-murray#minnesota-vikings#nfl
Sam Darnold’s Quiet Redemption Caps Seahawks’ Super Bowl Victory
sports6 months ago

Sam Darnold’s Quiet Redemption Caps Seahawks’ Super Bowl Victory

Sam Darnold weathered relentless Patriots pressure for a turnover-free 202-yard, one-touchdown performance as the Seahawks beat the Patriots 14-3 in Super Bowl 60. The victory highlighted a dominant Seahawks defense and Kenneth Walker’s explosive runs, framing Darnold’s career as a remarkable redemption arc from his Jets-era ghosts to a championship win.

via Defector|
#patriots#redemption#sam-darnold
Macdonald’s Master Plan Delivers Seahawks to Super Bowl LX
sports6 months ago

Macdonald’s Master Plan Delivers Seahawks to Super Bowl LX

Seattle edged the Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX behind a stifling defensive game plan by 38-year-old Mike Macdonald, with Sam Darnold contributing steady play and earning a championship ring after a winding NFL journey. Postgame microphones captured a joyous exchange as Macdonald told Darnold, 'You’re a Super Bowl champion—no one can take that from us.' The Seahawks’ young core suggests more battles ahead for the franchise.

via Sports Illustrated|
#defense#mike-macdonald#sam-darnold
Darnold's Super Bowl Triumph Rewrites the 2018 QB Class Rankings
sports6 months ago

Darnold's Super Bowl Triumph Rewrites the 2018 QB Class Rankings

Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport re-ranks the 2018 quarterback class after Sam Darnold’s Super Bowl win with Seattle, placing Josh Allen No. 1, followed by Lamar Jackson, Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield, Mason Rudolph, and Mike White. The piece highlights Allen’s sustained excellence, Jackson’s dual-threat impact and injuries, Darnold’s redemption arc, Mayfield’s volatile career, Rudolph as a steady backup, and White as a journeyman depth option.

via Bleacher Report|
#2018-quarterback-class#josh-allen#lamar-jackson
Seahawks Ride Coaching Blueprint to Super Bowl LX Victory
sports6 months ago

Seahawks Ride Coaching Blueprint to Super Bowl LX Victory

Seattle, guided by GM John Schneider and coach Mike Macdonald, built a championship-ready roster through patient drafting and a cohesive staff, leaned on Sam Darnold’s leadership, and executed a game plan that bottled up New England to win 29–13 in Super Bowl LX, confirming they were contenders all season and delivering it through teamwork and smart scheming.

via Sports Illustrated|
#john-schneider#mike-macdonald#sam-darnold
Darnold's unlikely ascent caps Seahawks' Super Bowl LX win over Patriots
nfl6 months ago

Darnold's unlikely ascent caps Seahawks' Super Bowl LX win over Patriots

Sam Darnold's steady leadership and Seattle's smothering defense propelled the Seahawks to a 29-13 victory over the Patriots in Super Bowl LX, with Kenneth Walker III rushing 135 yards to earn SB MVP as Seattle harassed Drake Maye and forced three turnovers; Darnold finished with 202 yards and one TD in what the piece calls one of the NFL's great career turnarounds.

via NFL.com|
#new-england-patriots#nfl#sam-darnold
Belief-Fueled Rise: How Sam Darnold Won the Super Bowl
sports6 months ago

Belief-Fueled Rise: How Sam Darnold Won the Super Bowl

Once written off as a Jets bust, Sam Darnold rebuilt his career with stops in San Francisco and Minnesota before Seattle gambled on him; through steady play, growth in a system that suits him, and a dominant defense, he avoided costly mistakes in the postseason and helped the Seahawks win a title, underscoring the power of sustained belief and resilience in quarterback development.

via The Ringer|
#belief#quarterback-development#sam-darnold